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Dell Vostro 1710 Hard Drive Replacement

Introduction

The hard drive is the part of the computer that stores all your data including programs, documents, etc. If your laptop is not saving anything you will need to replace your hard drive. This guide can help you remove an old hard drive from the Dell Vostro 1710.

What you need

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    • Make certain that the power to your laptop is off.

    • Press and slide the two buttons outwards and away from the battery.

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    • Slide the battery away and parallel from the laptop.

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    • Remove the battery from the slot.

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    • Remove the following five Phillips #1 6mm screws.

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    • Lift back cover from the groove on the right side of the cover next to the symbol.

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    • Pull up on the blue tab that is attached to the ribbon cable to unplug it.

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    • Remove the three Philips #1 3mm screws.

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    • Lift and remove the Hard Drive frame by pulling up on the blue tab.

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    • Remove the two 3mm screws with a Philips #1 screwdriver from the back side of the frame to remove the Hard drive.

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Conclusion

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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